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Saint Lucia is an island between the Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean, north of Trinidad and Tobago. The climate is tropical moderated by northeast trade winds with a dry season January to April, and a rainy season May to August.

The official language is English. French-based patois is also spoken. The main religion is Christianity.

Expatriate business dress in St Lucia is relatively formal requiring a short or long-sleeved shirt and tie for men, and a suit or a dress for women.

The security risk for expatriates in Saint Lucia is low. Risks include petty street crime, violent crime, and murder. Other risks include hurricanes and tropical storms.

The currency of Saint Lucia is the East Caribbean Dollar (XCD).

Medical facilities are limited. Serious or complex medical treatment may require evacuation which can be expensive. Dengue fever is endemic. Cases of Chikungunya virus have been reported.

The population of Saint Lucia is 178,000 (2018 est.), while the inflation rate (CPI) is -1.7% for Saint Lucia as at December 2016.

Xpatulator Hypothetical Tax for Saint Lucia is based on the current personal income tax rates which are progressive up to 30%.

Cost Of Living

The cost of living for expatriates / professional migrants in Saint Lucia as at 1 January 2019 is high in comparison to other places in the world.

In Saint Lucia, the cost of each basket, based on local prices, compared to the international average, is categorized follows (Exact cost of living percentages only available in personalised reports):1) Alcohol (where available) & Tobacco: High2) Clothing: Average3) Communication: Average4) Education: Low5) Furniture & Appliances: Very High6) Groceries: Very High7) Healthcare: Low8) Household Accommodation: Very Low9) Miscellaneous: Low10) Personal Care: Low11) Recreation & Culture: Very Low12) Restaurants Meals Out and Hotels: Very Low13) Transport: Very High

Saint Lucia is for example 41.6% more expensive than USA for groceries, -32.6% cheaper for household costs than UK, and 158.6% more expensive for transport costs than India.

Saint Lucia is ranked as a some hardship location.

The hardship premium for Saint Lucia for an expat from Australia, is for example 10%, i.e. host location (Saint Lucia) premium of 20% minus home (Australia) location premium of 10%.

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